Consuming cassava as a staple food places children 2-5 years old at risk for inadequate protein intake, an observational study in Kenya and Nigeria

Consuming cassava as a staple food places children 2-5 years old at risk for inadequate protein intake, an observational study in Kenya and Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inadequate protein intake is known to be deleterious in animals. Using WHO consensus documents for human nutrient requirements, the protein:energy ratio (P:E) of an adequate diet is > 5%. Cassava has a very low protein content. Th...

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Main Authors: Gichuki Simon, Maziya-Dixon Busie, Nungo Rhoda, Mallowa Sally, Amthor Rachel, Stephenson Kevin, Mbanaso Ada, Manary Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/9

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